131.Lewis refers to a hoax in the United States in the 1950s that led many people to believe advertisers could transmit subliminal messages in movies that made people want to buy more Coke or popcorn.
Suffice it to say that the age of the hoax is not entirely behind us. Have you ever been fooled by a hoax (not counting your childhood years)? If so, what did it take for you to realize you'd been fooled?
If you saw an alarming news item today and were not sure whether it was a hoax or not, what sources would you consult to determine whether the news item was or was not true?
Have ever visited Snopes.com? If you haven't, check it out. Do you think it is reliable?
I’ve been a victim of hoaxes for a very long time, whether it be minor thing like a movie twist, a sighting of bigfoot in a video game, or a supernatural tv show. Once I had gotten more mature and looking into “doubters” or videos showing proof otherwise. If I were to see an alarming news post today, I would immediately doubt it but still probably be anxious about it. I would consult international sources to disprove it so I know it’s not just America going crazy. If it were an America exclusive issue I would likely look at well known figureheads of both political parties to line up what facts were true.
ReplyDeleteI believe that I’ve visited Snopes in the past, but I do think it’s relatively reliable.
I am THE WORST at answering fake phone calls. Last summer, I fell for this call from a fake company saying, “your car is under warranty and you must pay an X amount of money to fix this.” I stared panicking and called my dad. The response I got was laughter… my car was still under warranty. To this day I do not answer phone calls unless I know the number, and I only call them back if they leave a voice message. In today’s world, I hear a lot of rumors. I always turn to my parents, grand-parents, and even friends for advice.
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